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Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)

7.6/10 · 961 votes 2h 39m nr ActionFantasyAdventureDrama

#26 of 292 films from 2015 #205 of 2168 in action

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli · Written by S. S. Rajamouli, Vijayendra Prasad, Rahul Koda

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Overview

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

Cast

Prabhasas Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali
Rana Daggubatias Bhallaladeva
Tamannaah Bhatiaas Avanthika
Anushka Shettyas Devasena
Ramya Krishnanas Sivagami
Nassaras Bijjaladeva
Sathyarajas Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Prabhakaras King Kalakeya
Adivi Seshas Bhadra
Kichcha Sudeepaas Aslam Khan
Rohinias Sanga
Ramakrishna Mekaas Jaya Varma
Tanikella Bharanias Swamiji
Charandeepas King Kalakeya's Brother

Facts

Release dateJuly 10, 2015
Runtime159 min (2h 39m) — longer as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original titleబాహుబలి:ద బిగినింగ్
LanguageTE
Budget$25,130,430
Box office$90,747,520 (3.6× budget)
IMDbtt2631186

More from S. S. Rajamouli

RRRRRR2022 · ★ 7.7 · 3h 7m Bāhubali 2: The ConclusionBāhubali 2: The Conclusion2017 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 47m

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Questions

How long is Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Bāhubali: The Beginning runs 159 minutes (2h 39m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is Bāhubali: The Beginning worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 961 votes, which places it #26 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 91%) and #205 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Bāhubali: The Beginning was directed by S. S. Rajamouli. Other well-rated titles by the same director: RRR (2022), Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
Who stars in Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Prabhas as Mahendra 'Sivudu' Bāhubali / Amarendra Bāhubali; Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva; Tamannaah Bhatia as Avanthika; Anushka Shetty as Devasena; Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami; Nassar as Bijjaladeva.
What is Bāhubali: The Beginning rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bāhubali: The Beginning?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/170618.

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